Rescue Me - New Video!

Buckcherry have a new video in support of Black Butterfly. The video is for "Rescue Me."

I'm very excited about this clip because "Rescue Me" is my favorite song on the new album. The clip is also cool because there are a lot of live crowd shots from Crue Fest. I'm not sure which venue Buckcherry filmed the clip, but I looked really hard for any signs of me, Heather or Eric. I didn't see us in this video - but you might be there! If you see yourself, let me know. It's my goal to get in a major music video.

Perhaps someday.

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Will Cinderella Tour in 2009?

We all know Cinderella front man Tom Keifer blew a vocal chord, forcing the band to cancel their summer tour. Tom's been on the mend, but there haven't been many comments from the band - or their musician friends. This leads me to wonder if Cinderella are done - or if they will try to tour again this summer?

I think there is a good chance the band will hit the road for select dates this summer - festivals probably - but I doubt a full fledged tour is in the works. I just don't think it makes sense for Tom to risk his voice for any sum of money. 

I love Cinderella. I think they are one of the strongest Glam bands of the genre. Their albums are among the best of the best - unique musicianship and strong lyrics.

Picking a favorite Cinderella song is hard. I love "The Last Mile" and "Nobody's Fool." I will say emphatically that "Don't Know What You Got ('Till It's Gone)" is my least favorite of all the Cinderella singles. It drives me crazy that Cinderella had to wait until they released a power ballad as a single to get some respect. Same for Kix, but I digress.

I found a cool clip of "The Last Mile" from Japanese television. The band was the 1989 "Star of the Week" on the particular Japanese show. I love the juxtaposition of the band against the conservatively dressed host. It's a great clip and really represents a moment in time, proving that culture permeates oceans and language barriers. Enjoy.

Defend to the Death?

Let's say you're at a party. Not just a typical party with all your friends. This party is maybe full of...coworkers. You have zero in common with those coworkers. Not only do you share a different worldview on just about every subject imaginable...you also like Glam. Your coworkers don't even know the word Glam. They like classical and country. They think anything associated with rock immediately means Goth...and have no idea what that means either. They think heavy Metal = death. You know, burning churches, killing your parents. That sort of thing. Do you explain Glam? Do you defend your music? Do you care what other people think?

Now, I work with a lot of conserative folk. I'm using the word conversative word here in its truest sense. I don't just mean politically - but that is also true. I mean, the people I work with are buttoned-up, suit and tie, country music and America loving, red meat eaters. Moreover, this is a great group of people. Everyone I work with is basically two decades older than me, but you'll have that I guess. So, I'm the young one that likes Metal. Who votes liberal. Who doesn't eat meat. Who didn't change her last name when she married. You know. I'm the rebel.

These country music loving coworkers of mine are actually interested in the music I love. They get quite a kick of hearing my stories of meeting musicians and going to festivals. They think it's cool I'm actually friends with some pretty famous people (but I would never name drop here). The bottom line: they are open minded to hear about what I like. And what I don't.

Some people will immediately shut down when you say you like Metal. I think that comes from a lack of understanding - and a whole lot of stereotypes. I really don't like country music, but I'm opened minded enough to hear why someone else loves the genre and I do know a thing or two about the artists. I mean, there was a six month period in my life where I was a country music disc jockey, but that is a story for another place and time.

So, we're back at our party and the group of people very unlike you (and me) are having a conversation about music. Do you jump in or keep your mouth shut? Do you talk Glam? Do you defend the genre or teach the ways of Poison and Quiet Riot? In short, do you defend to the death?

The Hellcity Punks Have Some Real Glam Potential

Props to Bring Back Glam! reader Slade for directing me to the Finnish band Hellcity Punks. Slade thinks the band sounds like Hanoi Rocks, but I don't agree. Hellcity Punks are definitely modern Glam...but they sound heavier than Hanoi Rocks.

Right now the Finnish band doesn't have a label, but they do have several songs posted on their Myspace page - all the songs have some real potential. For the most part the production is decent, even if the bass sounds a little thin. I especially like the songs "My Show" and "White Trash Gone Wild."

Judging by their Myspace, the Hellcity Punks already have quite a fan following. There are a lot of street teams for the band and the members invested cash into professional photos.

Photo credit: Hellcity Punks Myspace. No copyright assumed.

The Coupon Game

I've been spewing my marketing ideas all week. I guess it's because I've become basically obsessed with finance and the stock market since the "Big Crash of October 2008."

Glam save me, I'm addicted to CNBC. I'm also addicted to trading. I love buying things on sale. The way I see it, stocks are on sale - and I might as well stock up.

What does this have to do with Glam?

Well, the best way to find strong stocks in this market is to go commodities and industries that are recession proof. The best way to sell basic commodities is to reduce cost  - and offer incentives.

What if bands offered coupons to fans to redeem for music?

Let's say you belong to the fan club of band X. Band X wants to release a new album. They also want to tour. To entice fans, they send a coupon for a free download. Now, this download doesn't have to be on iTunes. It can be hosted on a special website. Fans can unlock their download via a special code. The free song just might be enough to whet a fans appetite - to actually pay for new music.

Now I know this has been done before, but the practice isn't widespread  - especially among  less famous bands.  I don't really see a band losing a lot of money on this and the promotion itself is quite cheap. Considering most fan clubs are pay to join anyway, the band can use the free song as one of the "reasons to join." Moreover, the song codes would be deployed via email - and that means a massive marketing database for the bands to use for all future promotions.

The idea isn't revolutionary - but I think it would help. Hell, if it curbs illegal downloading by 1% - it helps. I only wonder why I don't get more free songs from bands.

Glam Halloween?

We're midway through October - it's time to start thinking about Halloween. I'm going as a devil this year. Of all my costumes (and I have a strict "no repeat" rule), I've never been a devil. I had half the costume at home - and I made the other half. I didn't feel like it was responsible to buy something real expensive this year.

I spend a lot of time thinking about Halloween. It's my favorite holiday. I mean, it makes sense. Halloween is, after all, Metal. You get to dress up as something scary. You go to parties. You gorge on chocolate.

I tried to think of a Glam costume, but it's harder for a woman. I did toy with the idea of making my husband Slash - and I would be Axl, but I just didn't have the kilt! I thought about Lita Ford...but I don't think anyone would get it these days.

To a large extent, I think the 80s are back in fashion. When I was browsing at a costume shop I saw an entire section dedicated to the 80s. There was a Madonna ("Like a Virgin" era) costume, a Michael Jackson (one glove era) costume and Metal rocker dude costume. The Metal costume featured black and white zebra pants! I did suggest to my husband that he get that costume so we could go as David Coverdale and Tawny Kitaen. Perhaps someday.

Do you have any good Glam costume ideas?

Holy Crap...Chinese Democracy Available on Pre-Order

Best Buy just posted a link on their website - offering pre-orders for Chinese Democracy. From what I can tell, the album will have many covers to choose from - and it will also be out on vinyl.

I am not going to pre-order this album. I want to go to the store and see just how many other people are buying Chinese Democracy on day one. I still predict a lot of in store sales - but the pre-order excitement will get to people and I expect a lot of fans will go ahead and buy now. At least charging ahead saves money on gas later.

I predict a lot more money in the pockets of Axl Rose very soon...